Programs

CPQR Programs

Ensuring safe and high quality radiation treatment

Ensuring safe and high quality radiation treatment has been, and continues to be, at the forefront of CPQR work. Looking towards the future, CPQR has established a comprehensive set of priorities that both build and sustain existing programs, and look to push the Canadian quality and safety agenda farther.

In July 2017 CPQR released detail of its new priority programs. These programs build on prior investment over the past five years to enhance the value of existing programs to both the Canadian radiation treatment and broader cancer control communities. They also explore the value, potential challenges and feasibility of implementing three new priority programs. Follow the links below to get more information.

Patient Engagement – Creating and supporting best practices for patient involvement in care, radiation treatment programs and the cancer system

Recognizing the strength of its partnership with the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC), CPQR work continues to align with the themes set forth in the CPAC Strategic Plan specifically within the following priority areas:

Quality

Equity

Seamless patient experience

Maximize data impact

Sustainable system

Responsive

Now more than ever, quality, safety, and system performance improvement play critical roles in radiation treatment planning and delivery, given the increasing complexity and rapid pace of technological change and innovation. In addition to the above priorities, CPQR commits to continually monitor the pan-Canadian and international landscapes, and to incorporate a “nimble” system that facilitates responsiveness to new and emerging opportunities.

CPQR work reflects a core set of quality, safety and system performance improvement priorities that align with the priorities of our founding partners, and the broader radiation treatment community. These priorities will be considered when establishing a map for future work.

Success Factors

Sustainability of existing and developing programs is grounded in a robust and continuous evaluation process. Specific measures will be incorporated into CPQR programs to ensure successful implementation in the short, mid, and long term.

Get in on the Action!

CPQR is assembling working groups to help advance its new program priorities. If you’d like to help contribute to our Access to Care, Treatment Planning or PRO work, contact us!

Up To The Minute NSIR-RT

NOW: Register for our next session of the Radiation Treatment Incident Investigation and Learning course!

NEXT: The NSIR-RT Advisory Committee meets 15 February 2018 in Calgary. Check back to see what they discussed.